Filíocht: Fir na hAlban a Sheampú
Fir na hAlban a Sheampú “Ava, bhí orainn a bheith seampúaithe, Roimh an vírus ní raibh baint ag éinne le gruaig Albanach riamh, Mar sin bhíomar ag mothú amaideach, úrghlanta inár shuí, Francach leath-bháite ag stánadh ón scáthán, Uisce ag titim síos orainn, ár gcollair ‘s ár maisc lán, Eispéireas uafásach náireach a bhí […]
Valentines Poetry #4 – Your Portrait
As part of Valentine’s examination of modern love, Motley has delved into the world of bad dates, personal essays and poetry. Our final poem in our poetry series is ‘Your Portrait’ by Jamie Aspell Your portrait, hanging in my eye. It swings upon a fraying thread yearning for the ground. I did not put […]
Valentines Poetry #2 – 19
As part of Valentine’s examination on modern love, Motley has delved into the world of bad dates, personal essays and poetry. Our second in a poetry series, an anonymous poet lets us in on the inner workings of their heart. 19 This feeling will be the one we chase for the rest of […]
Valentines Poetry #1 – Lust Me Again
As part of Valentine’s examination on modern love, Motley has delved into the world of bad dates, personal essays and poetry. Our first in a poetry series, Ilsa Flynn spills her guts in her poetry. Lust Me Again Tomorrow Baby Lust me again tomorrow baby, Before I realise what it means, Before it […]